 rotate(10)'/%3E%3Cpath d='M.038.113v.15l.15.088.15-.088v-.15L.188.025l-.15.088Z' stroke='%23c44900' stroke-width='.0375' transform='rotate(10)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Off-Campus Work-Study Program
UTRGV’s Off-Campus Work-study Program provides several job opportunities for students wanting to get involved in the community and make a difference. These jobs are located off-campus with a pre-approved non-profit organization, school district, or local municipality.
America Reads Tutors & America Counts Tutors
The America Reads and America Counts Programs are a part of a national campaign that challenges elementary school-aged children to excel in reading and mathematics. This includes helping students who are English-language learners, students with disabilities, and students who just need a little bit of extra support.
If you are interested in making a difference in a student’s academics, search Off-Campus Work-study Jobs on JobX for any available tutoring positions and apply!
These positions are available to students who are eligible for the Federal Work-Study Grant only. Please refer to your student ASSIST account, email workstudy@utrgv.edu, or visit your nearest U Central for more information.
Community Service Student Employees
The Community Service Work-Study Program is open to non-profit organizations and local municipalities. Each Off-Campus program serves the community in diverse ways, whether it be aiding a non-profit organization in web design and social media, community outreach, or general office support. The possibilities are endless!
If you are interested in making a difference to the RGV community, search JobX for “Off-Campus Work-study Jobs” and apply!
These positions are available to students who are eligible for the Federal Work-Study Grant only. Please refer to your student ASSIST account, email workstudy@utrgv.edu, or visit your nearest U Central for more information.
Agencies
What is the Work-Study Program?
Work-Study is a student aid program that encourages students to seek part-time employment while enrolled in school, so they can earn, rather than borrow, money to help pay for educational expenses.
Why hire UTRGV students through the Work-Study Program?
The incentive to hire work-study students is the hourly-wage subsidy the Work-Study Program provides. Under this program, the Work-Study grant funds 100% of the student’s wages, so there is no cost to the department. Once the Work-Study award is exhausted, the work-study student employee would need to stop working. Wages earned beyond the work-study award may be charged to the Off-Campus Agency.
Who is eligible to become a work-study employer?
Non-profit and government organizations are eligible employers whose work is in the public interest.
Who is not eligible to become a work-study employer?
At this moment, private citizens and employers requiring the student to work outside the United States, and for-profit organizations, are not considered eligible employers.
Are there any restrictions on the use of Federal Work-Study funds to pay student workers?
Yes, there are some restrictions on the use of Work-Study funds. Work-Study funds cannot be used to pay students for their jobs:
- Replaces a full-time employee's position, regardless of when or why that position was eliminated or otherwise became vacant, including replacing workers on strike.
- Involves any partisan or nonpartisan political activity associated with a candidate or with a contending faction or group in an election for public or party office.
- Involves any lobbying at the federal level.
- Involves the construction, operation, or maintenance of so much of any facility as is used or is to be used for sectarian instruction or as a place for religious worship.
- It is outside the scope of the UTRGV Contract and program type.
Additionally, students cannot work more than 19 hours per week as per UTRGV HR regulations, and students are prohibited from working during class time.
How do I participate or get more information?
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the current Work-Study Coordinators at:
andres.trevino02@utrgv.edu or mirian.gmez01@utrgv.edu
Prospective Off-campus employers are required to fill out and return the Application package to the work-study office for approval and processing.
The Application Package includes:
- Contract Agreement to be signed in black or blue ink
- Off-Campus Recruitment Form
Additional Required Documents:
- Non-profit Organizations are required to submit a valid copy of IRS 501(c)(3) Proof of Non-Profit Classification
- Organizations with 501(c)(4)and/or 501(c)(6) will require additional validation steps.
The contract package must be printed, signed, and mailed to the address below:
Work-Study Coordinator
Financial Aid ESSBL 1.151
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
Our application has been submitted. What is the next step?
After the Application has been submitted, the contract will require additional UTRGV approval before completing the agreement.
Once signatures have been received, the new Agency will be contacted to schedule an orientation either in person or over the phone to go over the next details. Including Supervisor Expectations, UTRGV Work-Study Coordinators' role, job postings, interviewing, timecard certification, etc. A Supervisor's manual will also be provided during the orientation.
After meeting in person or by phone conference, a follow-up email will be sent outlining the timeline and meeting notes. As well as addressing any added follow-up questions the new agency may have.
Once the first setup is complete, annual renewal is a quick process for future years.
Renewing for a new Academic Year
In the summer, we begin renewing our partnerships for the new academic year. Your Agency should have a main contact listed to send the New Year contracts to. The Work-study Coordinator will email your designated contact the new contract and other program requirements. Please be sure to fill out and mail the originals to the address below:
Work-Study Coordinator
Financial Aid ESSBL 1.151
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
To access the current Off-Campus Work-Study Program Manual, click HERE.